Bridelia montana
(Roxb.) Willd.
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Description
A large shrub or small tree in the Euphorbiaceae family, found in tropical semi-evergreen forests. It produces small ripe fruits and seeds.
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Edible Uses
The ripe fruit and seeds are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit and seeds are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in semi-evergreen forest.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Production
In southern India fruit are produced August to December.
Also Known As
Marda, Pankshodi
References (3)
- Misra S. & Misra M., 2016, Ethnobotanical and Nutritional Evaluation of Some Edible Fruit Plants of Southern Odisha, India. International Journal of Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology, Vol.3 Issue.1, March- 2016, pg. 1-30
- Misra, S., 2020, Survey of edible plants for human consumption in south Odisha, India. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR) Vol. 7, Issue 12 p 278
- Reddy, K. N. et al, 2007, Traditional knowledge on wild food plants in Andhra Pradesh. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol. 6(1): 223-229
